Giselle shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and collaboration. Inspired by her coach living with MS, she draws parallels between training for a race and working at Novartis - both require support, determination, and shared purpose. Her story highlights how Novartis empowers her to align her personal passion with professional impact.
Maria Teresa – Public Health Project Lead | Bolivia
Maria Teresa's story is deeply personal, her mother’s experience with Chagas disease fuels her commitment to Novartis’ public health work in Bolivia. She bridges cutting-edge science with real-life patient needs, leading a project that tackles a neglected disease with empathy and inclusion. Her work exemplifies how Novartis enables global impact through local relevance and teamwork.
Max leads AI innovation in pharmaceutical development at Novartis. His journey began in construction, but a desire for purpose brought him to healthcare. Today, he champions the integration of AI to accelerate R&D, simplify complexity, and deliver medicines faster to patients. Max’s story reflects how Novartis empowers people to combine cutting-edge technology with human expertise for meaningful impact.
Arti’s passion for science was sparked in childhood under the stars of Zambia and shaped by personal experiences with malaria. From community college in California to a PhD in Boston, her path led to neuroscience research at Novartis. Now, she collaborates globally to push boundaries and create breakthroughs that transform lives. Arti’s story shows how Novartis fosters curiosity, inclusion, and teamwork to change the world.